ASEAN economics face escalating climate risks, rising energy demand and infrastructure gaps. Public procurement represents 15-25% of GDP across ASEAN and offers a powerful policy lever for sustainable development. However, existing procurement is often cost-driven with limited integration of climate, carbon and sustainability considerations, resulting in inefficient resource use, higher lifecycle carbon emissions and missed opportunities for innovation. Emerging technologies — especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics and blockchain — create new opportunities to transform procurement into a strategic tool for climate action and energy transition. This study explores the potential of AI-enabled Green Public Procurement (AI-GPP) to enhance decision quality, promote investment, improve transparency and accountability and accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient and inclusive ASEAN.

This poster was presented during the 11th APN Early Career Professional Poster and Networking Session, held alongside the APN 27th Joint Intergovernmental and Scientific Planning Group Meetings on 9 July 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.